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Marines

United States Marine Band

Mission

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Founded in 1798 by an Act of Congress, the Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization.

UPDATES

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Free Summer Concerts!

All summer long the Marine Band will perform a series of free and fun outdoor concerts around D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

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News

April 26, 2026 Concert Graphic - April 26, 2026 Concert Graphic

The Great American Songbook with the Marine Jazz Orchestra and Michael Feinstein

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band’s jazz orchestra will perform a Gala concert featuring music from the Great American Songbook alongside celebrated multi-platinum recording artist and Tony Award winner Michael Feinstein. As the nation’s premiere expert in the history, interpretation and performance of the Great American Songbook, Feinstein and Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin worked hand in hand to curate a program honoring America’s history with standards that are now part of the American soundtrack and national identity.

April 19, 2026 Concert Graphic - April 19, 2026 Concert Graphic

From the Canyons to the Stars...

Don’t miss the Marine Chamber Orchestra performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. The concert will pay homage to America and all its natural wonders by performing Olivier Messiaen’s monumental Des canyons aux étoiles... (From the Canyons to the Stars), which was commissioned and performed for the United States bicentennial in 1976. Additionally, the winner of the annual Marine Band Concerto Competition, Olivia Shidler, will perform with the orchestra.

April 12, 2026 Concert Graphic - April 12, 2026 Concert Graphic

2026 Chamber Music Series Continues With “Bagatelles and Diversions”

Coordinated by Gunnery Sgt. Chris Larios of “The President’s Own,” this Sunday’s chamber music performance features contemporary works for brass and woodwinds. The concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC. The performance is free; no tickets required.

United States Marine Band